GERMANY.

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GERMANY.

ALLIED MARCH TO BERLIN,

WOULD BE WELCOMED BY

MANY GERMANS.

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.)

(Received March 21, 7.15 p.m.)

Paris, March 16. , Mr Keith Murdoch writes:—"British intelligence just received from Germany states that the German Army as a fighting force has ceased to exist. It ,is immobile, as its through transport organisation has disappeared, and discipline has gone. But there is always a possibility of Scheidemann throwing iip Ms hands and saying to the Allies, 'Occupy the country.' This 'would mean the overthrow of the Sc-heide-ihann Government, and uprisings of insurgents would form serious troubles.' The Allies seem to agree that a march to Berlin would be easy, because the Germans in occupied districts have proved docile, manageable people. It is agreed that a high percentage of Germans would welcome an Allied occupation, involving the Allies in a fight with^ Bolshevists. A strong impression, however, prevails that .Germany, after sham arguments and hysterics, would gobble, any terms offered. She is ready to restart world trade. Her factories are filled and organisation has been perfected, and her people are in a mood to weep with re lief when actual peace comes, and food, clothing and decency arrive again." .